Great design is at the core of everything we do and it’s an important part of our DNA. Everyone deserves a special home and that’s what we strive to deliver every time. It’s not only about design for us, but also the quality of the construction and the story behind the materials we procure for our neighbourhoods.
Before specifying and designing each development, we undertake extensive research into the expectations and demands of local buyers, blending this with the gs8 design flair that we’ve become known for.
Our homes are designed to be lived in and to grow with you over your lifetime. We craft homes with the future in mind – uniquely efficient, resilient to changes in the climate and with fitted kitchens, bathrooms and flooring that have a timeless appeal.
Highly insulated timber frames, efficient house forms and triple glazing together ensure that our homes are not only EPC A rated but also over 15 times more efficient than UK building regulation requirements in terms of air tightness and thermal performance.
Because of their incredible fabric efficiency, air source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels, our homes are projected to generate more energy than they need to consume on an annual basis and we partner with Octopus Energy to guarantee zero energy bills for 5 years (terms and conditions apply).
Designed for cross ventilation and to be dual aspect, our homes are spacious, calm and light filled. They feature a minimum 2.7m ceiling height, large windows to optimise daylight and fresh air filtered through our MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) system.
We prioritise high quality, natural materials — such as timber fittings and flooring that comes with a lifetime guarantee — and 100% recyclable materials. We try to eliminate VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) from your air, by minimising the use of synthetic paints, varnishes and solvents, unless unavoidable.
Through clever design and engineering, our homes include significantly fewer pipes, ducts and services than standard. Where possible, we prioritise mechanical fixings and surface fixtures for easier repair and maintenance.
Our homes have been thoughtfully considered for life, with utility rooms, loft storage, ample hall storage, permanent home-working spaces, fitted kitchens and bathrooms and generous, private gardens with patio and lawns.
We weave play areas for children to discover and explore throughout our landscaping, with pedestrianised play streets, trail gardens and forest play spaces, all using natural materials.
Our Re-use and DIY Centres are an incredible community asset, functioning as a local 'Library of Things'. They provide space for residents to store, and share if they wish, infrequently used items: from lawnmowers to high chairs, dog pens to book libraries. They also include a DIY workshop providing tools for home improvements and a bike repair station.
Our goal is always to enhance and improve the landscape we build upon, so you will find restored woodland, meadow and wetland areas across our neighbourhoods, interwoven with green streets, native planting, fruit trees, allotments and edible planting for residents and wildlife to enjoy.
Connecting up with local walking routes, with bikes for residents and gyms equipped with fitness equipment, our neighbourhoods are designed to help you live happily and healthily.
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GS8
6a Hampstead High Street,
London,
NW3 1PR
